Kingship and the Gods. A Study of Ancient Near Eastern Religion as the Integration of Society & Nature, by Henri Frankfort (Chicago, 1961; reprint of 1948 edition), in 511 bookmarked and searchable pdf pages, with plates. The author describes and contrasts kingship in Egypt and Mesopotamia, including the founding, functioning, succession of kings, kingship and the divine powers in nature, deification of kings, and royal festivals. Compiled by Robert Bedrosian.